James R. Vanderlin Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-13T19:00:00
End: 2025-03-14T01:00:00
Location: Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James R. Vanderlin of Lake Station, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on March 8, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James R. Vanderlin to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Margaretta M. Vanderlin; and his brother Richard Vanderlin. He is survived by: his father Ralph G. Vanderlin; his wife Eleanor K. Vanderlin; his daughters, Kimberly Kincaid (Jeff) of Lake Station and Kelly Schmelzer (David) of Valparaiso; his grandchildren, Lindsay Perez (Nick), Katie Schmelzer and Kristopher Schmelzer; his great grandchildren, Lucy and Max Perez; and his sisters, Mary Ewen and Sally Wilkins (Dennis).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rees Funeral Home Inc

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Mar 13

Visitation

Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel
600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

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Mar 14

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Community Presbyterian Church
2800 Fayette St, Gary, IN 46405

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